Okay I'm basically a SW&D guy, so be gentle. I need to put together an outfit for a wedding I'm attending, and I'm wondering if this shirt is too casual / doesn't work with the suit? I like the colors/patterns, but does the fact that it's button down, or the cloth (oxford) make it too casual? Thank you for your input.

It really depends on the wedding, but I would say it is a little but to informal and more going to a golfing event.

Okey. It might be worth adding that I'm a 18 year old student. I don't wear suits and stuff, just casual clothes. Would you still go for brown?

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I would get a pair of dark brown captoe oxfords, or some dark brown wingtip derbies. Suede is out of the question for you, you need more basics. As is you don't even have that. Also an unconventional color like gray is out of the question. Get gray suede shoes when you already have 10 pairs of good shoes.

Okey. Yeah I like brown, I really enjoy my brown boat shoes.
Somewhere in the back of my head it feels stupid to have 2 brown pair of shoes. And that I should do something to make them less similar. Maybe higher shoes, darker. I'm so not sure of what to do haha!

I purchased some Allen Edmond Park Avenue's yesterday from a shop down state (about 2 hours away). Today while wearing them I noticed one is lighter then the other. Probably was sitting out on display. Is there any way to darken the shoe? Or do I have to drive all the way down state just to return it?

I purchased some Allen Edmond Park Avenue's yesterday from a shop down state (about 2 hours away). Today while wearing them I noticed one is lighter then the other. Probably was sitting out on display. Is there any way to darken the shoe? Or do I have to drive all the way down state just to return it?

After a few applications of polish/cream it will most likely be unnoticeable

I don't think the tie is cheap-looking or unfit for wearing, but if I had a choice of Brioni ties, I would probably choose one with a more subdued pattern. The biggest problem with your shirt is its more casual pattern. Swapping that shirt out for a solid would significantly improve the combination.

That's a loud pattern? The hell? It's not as boring as a solid, but it's more than subdued enough for just about anything outside a funeral.

It's a nice tie. I would swap out the shirt for something solid, but that tie and the suit are fine. The shirt's fine too, but the scale of the checkish part of the tie pattern and that of the shirt are too close. White or blue, though I think I would prefer white.

I'm interested in stepping up my more formal wear game (I have two weddings and possibly a job interview coming up in the next two months). I'm looking for recommendations for a half decent suit in the ~$500 range (I expect to get chastised here for this sentence).

I am also looking for a decent, simple, quality watch in the $300-400 price range. I know how quality is measured here so, again, the above applies, but this one caught my eye:

I've never owned a watch before, far as I can remember, so suggestions in the same price range would be appreciated.

As for dress shirts, I have heard that getting your own shirts made is about as affordable as, if not cheaper than, purchasing quality off-the-rack shirts. Is this true? If so, can anyone recommend any shirtmakers in the Madison/Milwaukee/Chicago area, or point me to how I could find some? If not, suggestions? Go for BB or something else?

Finally, I was considering getting a hat and came across the Stetson Lodi. Is this acceptable or just weird? My head's so big I have never bought a hat before, but this one fits in 7 3/4 surprisingly.Edited by Khayembii Communique - 8/22/12 at 9:21pm

I'm interested in stepping up my more formal wear game (I have two weddings and possibly a job interview coming up in the next two months). I'm looking for recommendations for a half decent suit in the ~$500 range (I expect to get chastised here for this sentence).
I am also looking for a decent, simple, quality watch in the $300-400 price range. I know how quality is measured here so, again, the above applies, but this one caught my eye:
I've never owned a watch before, far as I can remember, so suggestions in the same price range would be appreciated.
As for dress shirts, I have heard that getting your own shirts made is about as affordable as, if not cheaper than, purchasing quality off-the-rack shirts. Is this true? If so, can anyone recommend any shirtmakers in the Madison/Milwaukee/Chicago area, or point me to how I could find some? If not, suggestions? Go for BB or something else?
Finally, I was considering getting a hat and came across the Stetson Lodi. Is this acceptable or just weird? My head's so big I have never bought a hat before, but this one fits in 7 3/4 surprisingly.

For a $500 suit, look at Benjamin from eHaberdasher. In terms of a watch, check out the Poor Man's Watch Thread. I got a Seiko 5 and swapped out the bracelet for a leather strap and deployant clasp.

Went to BB for shirts today and had the guy measure me. He said I'm 14.5 and 33. I tried on a 33, but was concerned the sleeves might be a hair short. Should I go up to a 34 sleeve?
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Collar looks fine to me. Sleeves do look a just a little bit short in that pic - I'd try the 34 sleeve and see. Might also be worth seeing what they look like with a jacket on too.

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Okey. Yeah I like brown, I really enjoy my brown boat shoes.

Somewhere in the back of my head it feels stupid to have 2 brown pair of shoes. And that I should do something to make them less similar. Maybe higher shoes, darker. I'm so not sure of what to do haha!

I'm sitting at this desk trying to count the number of pairs of brown shoes I have back at the house ... sure I keep forgetting some. (It is definitely more than two).

Okay I'm basically a SW&D guy, so be gentle. I need to put together an outfit for a wedding I'm attending, and I'm wondering if this shirt is too casual / doesn't work with the suit? I like the colors/patterns, but does the fact that it's button down, or the cloth (oxford) make it too casual? Thank you for your input.

Everything here screams informal... the POW suit, checkered button down shirt, loud pattern tie... if you don't have a solid navy/charcoal suit I guess this one is OK as the POW is very subdued, but I'd wear a white shirt and a wedding tie with it.